Which RPGs are a good fit for mobile devices?
This is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer.
Between Final Fantasy XIII-2, Xenoblade Chronicles, and The Last Story, it’s been a surprisingly good year for RPG enthusiasts who prefer the home console experience. It’s been nice to sit on the couch and really dive into a console RPG outside of the Mass Effect and Elder Scrolls franchises.
But it’s November now, and things are getting back to normal. I’ve put more than a hundred hours into Pokemon Black 2/White 2 and I’ve just downloaded Persona 4 Golden. As usual, I will be playing a lot of handheld RPGs through the holidays.
And yet, not all handheld RPGs are created equal. Depending on the sub-genre, it can be a great fit for your mobile device of choice, a better fit for home consoles, or both. I got to thinking about the differences while downloading Persona 4 Golden, itself an odd fit for handhelds, and decided to break them down a bit. Continue reading Which RPGs are a good fit for mobile devices?Which RPGs are a good fit for mobile devices? originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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